What Happens to My Children If I Am Deported?

For many immigrant parents in Houston, Texas, one of the most frightening questions is simple but heartbreaking: “What happens to my children if I am deported?” This concern is especially serious for parents who have U.S. citizen children, children in school, children...

How Family Courts Handle ICE Detention Cases

When a parent is detained by ICE, the situation can quickly affect child custody, visitation, guardianship, and family stability. Family courts do not decide immigration status, but they do focus on protecting the best interests of the child. Note: ICE detention does...